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Biography

Career Timeline

A chronological account of Professor Dauda's education, appointments, leadership roles, and landmark achievements.

Education
Appointment
Leadership
Milestone
  1. EducationB.Eng.

    Bachelor of Engineering — Mechanical Engineering

    University of Maiduguri

    Maiduguri, Nigeria

    Foundational undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering, establishing the analytical and technical base for a distinguished academic career.

  2. EducationM.Sc.

    Master of Science — Mechanical Engineering

    University of Lagos

    Lagos, Nigeria

    Postgraduate research focusing on thermofluids and manufacturing systems. Developed early expertise in energy conversion and industrial processes.

  3. EducationPh.D./Postdoc

    Doctoral & Postdoctoral Research — Mechanical Engineering

    Tokyo Metropolitan University

    Tokyo, Japan

    Advanced research in manufacturing technology and materials science at one of Japan's leading technical universities. Gained international perspective and pioneering expertise.

  4. Appointment2012

    Appointed Professor of Mechanical Engineering

    University (Nigeria)

    Promotion to full Professor recognising sustained excellence in research, teaching, and academic contribution. A defining milestone in an already distinguished career.

  5. Leadership2012–

    Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering

    University (Nigeria)

    Led the department through a period of significant growth, curriculum reform, and enhanced research output. Strengthened industry linkages and postgraduate supervision.

  6. Leadership2012–

    Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (CEED)

    University (Nigeria)

    Founded and directed CEED, embedding engineering entrepreneurship into the academic culture and producing enterprise-ready graduates.

  7. LeadershipNASENI

    Director-General, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure

    NASENI — Federal Government of Nigeria

    Led Nigeria's premier science and engineering infrastructure agency. Oversaw major institutional reforms, infrastructure investments, and the establishment of AMTDI.

  8. MilestoneAMTDI

    Founder, Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Institute

    NASENI / AMTDI

    Established AMTDI as a national centre of excellence for advanced manufacturing — developing indigenous capacity in precision engineering, agro-processing machinery, and industrial tooling.

  9. MilestoneSTEP-B

    Project Manager, Science and Technology Education Post-Basic (STEP-B)

    Federal Government / World Bank

    Managed the STEP-B national project to strengthen science, technology, and vocational education across Nigeria, benefiting thousands of students and institutions.

  10. LeadershipASR-ICiE

    Director, Abdul Samad Rabiu International Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

    ASR-ICiE

    Led the establishment and operations of an international centre dedicated to innovation, technology commercialisation, and engineering entrepreneurship across Africa.

  11. MilestoneUNDP

    Timbuktoo UniPod Initiative — Young Africa Innovates

    UNDP / Timbuktoo Initiative

    Championed the UNDP-backed UniPod initiative and Young Africa Innovates programme, building innovation ecosystems for young African engineers and entrepreneurs.